Simpson appeared on CBS' 'Early Show' to promote her new album, 'Happy Christmas,' and to discuss her excitement over her engagement to former NFL player Eric Johnson.

The star, who began dating Johnson in May, told 'Early Show' host Harry Smith that she cried when Johnson popped the question, saying, "I had to sit on his knee, I was so shocked." She added that the choice of jewelry was "all Eric's idea."
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Johnson, whom Simpson referred to as "the most special part of my life and of my day," made sure to get the approval of Simpson's parents before asking for her hand.

The former New Orleans Saints tight end proposed with a $100,000 ruby and diamond engagement ring from Neil Lane, a departure from Simpson's first engagement ring from ex-husband Nick Lachey. "I've already done the traditional thing, so I just wanted to do something different," Simpson said.

I do think it's kind of strange that she said she was totally shocked but in the end she said, "I've already done the traditional thing, so I just wanted to do something different". I have no bad feeling about her but I did find that kind of telling?